This is page 8 of the Media Cynic archives.

Who Is Sarah Palin? (2008-09-02): Republicans and Democrats alike are still reeling from John McCain's shocking announcement Friday that he was choosing Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate.

Bill Clinton Gets Rockstar Welcome at Convention (2008-08-27): Former President Bill Clinton got a rock star welcome at the Democratic convention this evening.

Hillary Clinton Rocks the Convention (2008-08-26): Wearing a bright orange pantsuit, Hillary Clinton took the stage at the Democratic convention and gave the speech of her life.

Democratic National Convention Begins Today (2008-08-25): The Democratic National Convention began today and so far the highlight was the surprise, live appearance by Senator Ted Kennedy.

Obama's 3 AM Phone Text Message: A Last Swipe at Hillary (2008-08-23): Barack Obama's campaign sent out a text message at 3:00 a.

Obama to Announce VP Pick Saturday Morning (2008-08-22): All the hysterical speculation about who Barack Obama will pick to be his vice presidential nominee is about to come to an end.

Pervez Musharraf Resigns (2008-08-18): Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf has resigned.

Wesley Clark Talks Russian Invasion of Georgia (2008-08-16): General Wesley Clark discusses recent events in Georgia, and why Putin's griping about the missile shield in Poland should be ignored.

Bush Sends Humanitarian Aid to Georgia Via the Military (2008-08-13): President Bush today announced that he is sending humanitarian aid into Georgia via the military warned Russia not to impede the delivery of that aid.

DNCC Announces Keynote Convention Speakers (2008-08-11): The Democratic National Convention Committee announced the lineup of keynote speakers at the Democratic National Convention.

John Edwards Admits Affair (2008-08-08): Well, he finally came clean.

John Edwards Political Future Looking Dimmer by the Day (2008-08-06): The John Edwards love child story continues to percolate across the Internet (the Enquirer now has photos which appear to show Edwards holding his new baby) and in political circles.

Senator Ted Stevens Indicted (2008-07-29): Senator Ted Stevens (R- Alaska) has been indicted on a whole laundry list of bribery and corruption charges.

John Edwards Love Child Scandal Erupts Again (2008-07-25): It looks like the John Edwards love child/mistress story is about to break wide open.

Barack Obama Visits Jersusalem (2008-07-24): Barack Obama visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem early this morning.

Al Gore Issues Environmental Challenge to America (2008-07-19): In a major speech, Al Gore issued a challenge to the U.

Bush Lifts Executive Ban on Offshore Drilling (2008-07-14): President Bush lifted an executive ban on drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf.

New Yorker Cover Angers Obama Campaign (2008-07-13): Barack Obama is not happy with the new cover of The New Yorker.

McCain Rejects Phil Gramm's Americans are Whiners Speech (2008-07-10): John McCain had to quickly distance himself from his economic adviser former Senator Phil Gramm.

Jesse Jackson Apologizes for Saying He Wants to Cut Obama's Nuts Off (2008-07-09): Jesse Jackson has really done it this time.